Type II Cells That Line the Alveoli are Responsible for the Production

Question

Type II cells that line the alveoli are responsible for the production of
A)Carina
B)Surfactant
C)Carbon dioxide
D)Nitrogen

Accepted Answer

Type II cells are responsible for the production and secretion of surfactant, a substance that helps to reduce surface tension within the alveoli and prevents them from collapsing during expiration. Carina is a ridge of cartilage within the trachea that separates the left and right bronchi. Carbon dioxide and nitrogen are not produced by Type II cells in the lungs.